French: The Silent Endings
beginnerIn French, final consonants like T, S, D, and P are usually silent. A helpful trick is to remember the word CAREFUL—the letters C, R, F, and L are the ones you usually *do* pronounce at the end of a word.
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What is "The Silent Endings" in French?+
In French, final consonants like T, S, D, and P are usually silent. A helpful trick is to remember the word CAREFUL—the letters C, R, F, and L are the ones you usually *do* pronounce at the end of a w...
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This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.
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